Andalas

Andalas was the first Sumat ran rhino born in captivity in more than 112 years - and the first in a hopefully long line of Sumatran rhinos that will eventually be introduced back into the wild to help bolster the species' dwindling populations. This little male rhino, weighing 70 pounds at birth, immediately became a worldwide news sensation when he was born September 13, 2001 at the Cincinnati Zoo. At age 5, the fully-grown Andalas was moved to the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary. After successfully adapting to life at the sanctuary during his quarantine and adjustment period, Andalas was released into a big paddock and has gradually been introduced to two young females, "Rosa" and "Ratu", living at the Sanctuary. Although he was initially scared of the other rhinos and ran away when he heard them coming, Andalas soon began exhibiting typical rhino behaviors with his peers - kicking up dirt, feigning attack, chasing, and trampling bushes.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• sumatran
• rhino
• international
• foundation
• indonesia
• conservation

[Ainurah]

He's so wonderful - I wish I could see Andalas in person.

LONG LIVE THE RHINOS <3

[xShishu95]

While I was at the SRS, he sprayed hormonal rhino discharge on me and my fellow friends and teachers :| It was pretty amazing though because we got to see the interaction between Andalas and Bina. One of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my life, and it's seriously a once-in-a-lifetime experience :D

[pokezach100]

Ahhhh.... He's so adorable

[johnr100rhino]

I got to see him when he was in LA. He had a thick coat of brown hair that doesn't really seem to show in the video. It's great to see him happy in his natural environment.

[Nattie56]

This is one of God's creatures---we must do everything possible to make sure they are around for our children and their children.